Abstract
Epoxides undergo a highly efficient Meinwald rearrangement in the presence of catalytic quantities of copper(II) tetrafluoroborate to give carbonyl compounds in high yields and with excellent selectivity. The low toxicity and ease of handling of this reagent make it an attractive alternative to the more corrosive or costly Lewis acids frequently employed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8377-8382 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 43 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- Copper(II) tetrafluoroborate
- Lewis acid catalyst
- Meinwald rearrangement
- Nanoporous aluminosilicates